June Manna mailing and Prayer Calendar
1st June 2026The June issue of the Manna mailing, which is focused on the contribution of all those who volunteer to support the life of the church across our diocese, is now available to download
News
May Manna mailing and Prayer Calendar
1st May 2026The May issue of the Manna mailing. This month's issue of our parish mailing focuses on caring for creation, with input from Holy Trinity Frome and Net Zero Adviser Dan Wills, and a letter from Bishop Michael.
March Manna Mailing and Prayer Calendar
3rd March 2026The March issue of the Manna mailing. This month's issue of our parish mailing focuses on Lent, with input from St James', Taunton and St Peter's, Portishead and a letter from Bishop Michael.
February Manna mailing and Prayer Calendar
2nd February 2026The February issue of the Manna mailing and the Prayer Calendar are now available to download and read.
January Manna mailing and Prayer Calendar
2nd January 2026The January issues of Manna mailing and the Prayer Calendar are now available to download and read.
December Manna mailing and Prayer Calendar
1st December 2025Read the Christmas issue of Manna, with a message from Bishop Michael, plus news and stories from across Bath and Wells, and download the Prayer Calendar.
Wells Cathedral talk looks at Emperor Haile Selassie's time in Bath and Wells
14th November 2025Wells Cathedral Education Room was packed as people gathered for an inspiring evening about Emperor Haile Selassie I in Bath and Wells: His Journey, His Faith.
Manna interview
28th May 2025Revd Dr Ian Mills, Rector, Chew Valley West Benefice, reflects on the significance of life events, baptisms, weddings, and funerals and shares how these sacred moments offer space for faith and connection.
Manna article April 2025
9th March 2025A time to reflect using art at Taunton Minster during Holy Week. Revd Tobie Osmond share more about this reflective time at the Minster
Brand new environment podcast is launched
14th February 2025The first episode of Lower Carbon, Higher Power with Bishop Michael as the first guest, is available to listen to now.
March Manna interview
13th February 2025Fr Brendan Clover, priest in charge of all Saints and St Saviour’s Weston-super-Mare as well as Vicar of St John’s Clevedon, shares why he will be using the Growing Good Toolkit this Lent to see where God may be leading them to make a difference in the communities they serve.
Bishop Michael's New Year message
2nd January 2025Bringing hope to the world
Reaching new homes with Orchard Grove Church
11th December 2024Revd Jon Ball shares with Manna the hope created by reaching out to the community on a new housing development.
Manna interview: Walking alongside
17th September 2024Manna interview: Prebend, Adrian Prior Sankey who previously led the Taunton Team Chaplaincy delivering chaplaincy in public spaces, care homes, offices, retail, cadet forces, the railway and among the marginalised, he now serves as chaplain to the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO).
Manna mailing: Bishop’s letter
2nd September 2024Bishop Michael talks 'reimagining generosity' in his letter to parishes in the Manna mailing this month.
Manna mailing: Inspiring generosity
2nd September 2024September is Harvest season, a time during which we can all give thanks for God’s generosity to us. It is also Generosity Week (29 September – 6 October), an opportunity to reflect on all the good gifts that we have received within our churches and consider how our church family and wider community might explore together what it means to live generously throughout the rest of the year.
Manna interview: Modelling who God is
2nd September 2024The Revd Jonathan Philpott, who has swapped parish ministry in Berrow and Brean for a role with the diocesan Giving and Funding team, talks giving in the latest Manna mailing.
InSpired heritage grant for Porlock
13th August 2024The Parochial Church Council of St Dubricius Church in Porlock has been awarded a £179,335 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to conserve the spire and roof of St Dubricius Church, Porlock
Manna interview: Encouraged by prayer
10th June 2024Malcolm Critchley, who is undertaking the Lay Ministry Foundation Course, explains how it has broadened his perspective on prayer.
Manna interview: Amplifying young voices
30th April 2024Cesca Priestley, Growing Faith Adviser, tells us why it’s important to listen to young people.
